Orlando Magic vs Toronto Raptors Betting Pick & Prediction 1/21/25
At 7:30 ET, the Orlando Magic (-132) will take on the Toronto Raptors (+111) at Scotiabank Arena. The Magic are currently favored by 2 points, and the over/under line is set at 215.
Orlando is 7th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 23-21, while Toronto is 14th in the East at 10-32. The Magic have lost three straight games, and this will be a conference matchup.
ORLANDO MAGIC VS TORONTO RAPTORS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Toronto Raptors +2
This game will be played at Scotiabank Arena at 7:30 ET on Tuesday, January 21st.
WHY BET THE TORONTO RAPTORS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 129-85 in favor of the Raptors.
- Our projections have RJ Barrett finishing with 22 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists.
- From the field, we have the Raptors finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.6% and knocking down 12 threes.
Can Orlando Pull Out the Win as Road Favorites?
Orlando fell to 23-21 on the season after a 113-100 loss to the Nuggets on Sunday. The Magic were +7.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 213, falling short of the 221.5 O/U line.
Orlando led 29-28 after the 1st quarter, but Denver took control with a 26-23 2nd quarter. The Nuggets then went on a 14-0 run, extending their lead from 85-77 to 99-77. Orlando outscored Denver 23-20 in the 4th, but it wasn’t enough to close the gap.
In their 113-100 loss to the Nuggets, the Magic struggled offensively, shooting just 37.3% from the field. Their three-point shooting was also below average, hitting 29.3% from deep, though they did make 12 threes in the game.
Wendell Carter Jr. led the Magic with 16 points and 13 rebounds, scoring 9 of his points in the opening quarter. Anthony Black added 14 points, with 8 coming in the 4th, while Tristan da Silva and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope each contributed 12 points.
Despite a strong defensive effort in the 4th quarter, where they allowed just 20 points, the Magic couldn’t overcome a rough 3rd quarter, giving up 39 points in their 113-100 loss to the Nuggets. Orlando sent Denver to the free-throw line 31 times, where they converted 26 attempts.
The Magic did well in limiting the Nuggets’ three-point shooting, holding them to 28% from beyond the arc with just 7 made threes. Defensively, Orlando recorded 15 steals and 6 blocks in the game.
Will the Raptors Find a Way to Win at Home?
The Raptors fell to 10-32 on the season after a 130-112 road loss to the Bucks on Friday. Toronto entered the game as +11 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points of 242.5 exceeded the O/U line of 233.5 by 8.5 points.
Milwaukee jumped out to a 37-22 lead after the 1st quarter. Toronto went on a 10-0 run to extend their lead from 107-88 to 117-88, but the Bucks held on, outscoring the Raptors 23-21 in the 4th quarter.
In their 130-112 loss to the Bucks, the Raptors struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 8 threes at a 23.5% clip. Their overall field goal percentage was 47.3%.
RJ Barrett led Toronto with 21 points and 10 assists, scoring 10 points in the 2nd quarter. Bruce Brown added 17 points, with 9 coming in the 2nd period. Kelly Olynyk contributed 10 of his 15 points in the 3rd quarter.
The Raptors struggled defensively, giving up 130 points to the Bucks, including 37 in the 1st quarter and 35 in both the 2nd and 3rd. They tightened up in the 4th, allowing 23 points, but it wasn’t enough to change the outcome.
Toronto allowed Milwaukee to shoot 51% from the field and 41% from three, with the Bucks hitting 13 threes. The Raptors sent the Bucks to the line 41 times, where they made 33 free throws. Defensively, Toronto recorded 6 steals and 4 blocks.